Vrijdag movie poster — watch free in HD on FreeFlix

Vrijdag (1981)

4.81h 36mDrama
▶ Watch Now (Free HD)IMDb ↗TMDB ↗

Synopsis

Hugo Claus rewrote and directed Friday as the cinematic version of his original 1969 play of the same name. Just as in the play, the story begins with the theme of incest, as the father Georges (Frank Aendenboom) returns from serving his jail sentence for that crime. Unlike the earlier play, however, the film does not emphasize that aspect of the story. When Georges gets home he finds out that his wife Jeanne (Kitty Courbois) has had an illegitimate child by a younger man, Erik (Herbert Flack), and now both of them must somehow try to return to a normal life, given their only too obvious lapses in moral judgment. As the husband and wife try hard to accommodate each other's failings and start to get to know each other again, Erik comes back into the picture. Now the three of them must resolve the deep-seated conflicts that brought them to this emotionally-wrought juncture of love and betrayal.

Movie Information

Director
Hugo Claus
Release Year
1981
Runtime
96 minutes
Genre
Drama
Language
NL
Country
Netherlands, Belgium
Status
Released
Rating
4.8 / 10 (6 votes)

Top Cast

Frank Aendenboom — cast portrait as Georges
Frank Aendenboom
Georges
Herbert Flack — cast portrait as Erik
Herbert Flack
Erik
Hilde Van Mieghem — cast portrait as Christiane
Hilde Van Mieghem
Christiane
Kitty Courbois — cast portrait as Jeanne
Kitty Courbois
Jeanne
Ann Petersen — cast portrait as Moeder van Erik
Ann Petersen
Moeder van Erik
Karin Jacobs — cast portrait as Solange
Karin Jacobs
Solange
Mimi Kok — cast portrait as Weduwe van Charles
Mimi Kok
Weduwe van Charles
Fons Rademakers — cast portrait as Chef van Jules
Fons Rademakers
Chef van Jules

Ready to watch Vrijdag?

Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.

▶ Watch Vrijdag Free

You May Also Like

More Drama Movies

More with Frank Aendenboom

More from Hugo Claus

Trending Now

Popular This Week

Explore related titles

Drama moviesAll collections

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Vrijdag online for free?

You can watch Vrijdag (1981) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.

Is Vrijdag available in HD?

Yes. FreeFlix offers Vrijdag in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.

What is Vrijdag about?

Hugo Claus rewrote and directed Friday as the cinematic version of his original 1969 play of the same name. Just as in the play, the story begins with the theme of incest, as the father Georges (Frank Aendenboom) returns from serving his jail sentence for that crime. Unlike the earlier play, however, the film does not emphasize that aspect of the story. When Georges gets home he finds out that his wife Jeanne (Kitty Courbois) has had an illegitimate child by a younger man, Erik (Herbert Flack), and now both of them must somehow try to return to a normal life, given their only too obvious lapses in moral judgment. As the husband and wife try hard to accommodate each other's failings and start to get to know each other again, Erik comes back into the picture. Now the three of them must resolve the deep-seated conflicts that brought them to this emotionally-wrought juncture of love and betrayal.

Do I need to register or pay?

No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.